Today was filled with new friends, opportunities,
and laughter. It's the complete opposite of last year. Last year was
about goodbye and letting go. This year, it's hello and welcome.

Thank you to the people who stayed when I was at my worst. Thank you
for getting mad because you knew that I was wrong and wouldn't listen.
Thank you for listening. Thank you for reminding. Thank you for loving
me. Most of all, thank you for not leaving.

I celebrate today
on my own because as they say, you need to be happy on your own and love
yourself first before you can be happy with someone else and expect
others to love you.